Section 1
Membership Requirements |
Section 2
Flight Policy |
Secton 3
Communications & Privacy Policy |
section 4
Code of Conduct |
Secition 5
Disciplinary Proceedings Policy |
Section 6
Ranking System |
Section 7
Other Terms & Conditions |
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Section 1: Membership Requirements
USAFC reserves the right to cancel a pilot’s membership if deemed necessary without prior notice but an explanation will be provided. USAFC reserves the right to refuse any virtual pilots application for membership without cause or explanation. USAFC is in no way affiliated to any real world airline.
USAFC reserves the right to make random checks on your VATSIM/IVAO account for the purpose of validating flights where necessary.
When joining USAFC, pilots may credit initial hours to their logbooks that have been gained from a previous VA via a verifiable link.
Transfer hours can only be added to your account on your initial application and will count towards your rank or status here at USAFC.
You may fly online or offline at USAFC, however online flying is preferred on VATSIM or IVAO; or even our Private FS-host Server. Note when flying on vatsim or IVAO In the remarks section insert Radio Callsign = Ultimate
You may terminate your membership of USAFC at any time by providing a written (email) notice of termination. Your flight data and complete profile information including hours and awards will remain in the system should you want to return.
Any staff member who resigns or has their position terminated will be subject to both their management and flying accounts being closed while permissions are reset to a standard pilot, there will be no data loss to your flying hours or status or ranking except your ability to enter the administration of the site.
You must be at least 13 years of age to join USA Flight Club. Pilots not adhering to this rule will have their accounts terminated without prior notice.
Registration from an email account that gets returned by the system will be refused immediately.
Section 2: Flight Pilocy
You must file your 1st PIREP within 14 days of membership activation. Failure to do so will automatically mark you as inactive. Note you must fly a minimum of three (3) flights per month. Failure to fly three (3) flights in a calendar month for 90 days will mark your account inactive.
We would respectfully ask you to only credit flying hours to your logbook gained flying approved company flights, aircraft, and call-sign.
Flights logged on k-ACARS and/or FS-Passengers must use the same call sign and format as displayed on the flight you have booked from the schedules used on the VATSIM / IVAO / FSHOST Server network (or vice versa). Failure to follow this will prevent your PIREP from being transmitted to the system and being approved.
The approved call sign for USAFC is “UFC” and your flight number from the schedules. Example: “UFC 1001” This format is to be used when flying online at all times and crediting your logbook accordingly.
Pilots may only credit hours to their logbooks that have been gained on an aircraft and route that is part of the USAFC fleet and schedule.
ALL PIREP's are subject to approval before being accepted into your logbook and a check may be made where ever possible to verify the flight.
It is not allowed to make extended flights where you are not at the controls of the aircraft. This means overnight flights, where the pilot is sleeping but still gaining hours and seniority. Pilots found to be flying for extended periods while not at the controls will have any hours gained removed from their logbook. A continual breech of this rule may find your membership TERMINATED. However, For pilots using FS-Net and FSX will be allowed to fly in the same plane for the very same flight.
Section 3: Communication & privacy Policy
We reserve the right to use your personal registered email address to send you communications in regards to any aspect of your membership at USAFC.
Your email address will not be used as part of any sales; marketing or promotional offer not connected to USAFC and will not be distributed to any third party.
You must provide a valid and working email address when joining USAFC; your welcome information will be sent to this address for verification and validation. You must insure that this email address is kept up to date, failure to provide this will be a breech in these terms and conditions and your membership will be terminated. Any returned email will result in the immediate termination of your account.
Senior Management may at times monitor communication channels, USAFC Mail, Team-speak 3 server, Forum Mail, USAFC Chat, and the forum boards to ensure compliance with our terms and conditions, therefore these methods of communication should not be treated as secure, private or confidential.
Section 4: Code of Conduct
No use of foul or unsuitable language will be tolerated by ANY member of the VA in any of our communications, forums or any other form of communication between members.
We reserve the right to use disciplinary procedures against members which may result in the suspension or termination of their account.
Under no circumstances will insults, personal abuse or threats to other members be tolerated anywhere and throughout USAFC.
Pornography, vulgarity and obscene behavior will not be tolerated anywhere throughout USAFC.
Violation of these terms and conditions will result in suspension of your account and/or expulsion from USAFC.
The USAFC forums are not for advertising other virtual airlines by means of banners and/or other advertising text or material. Any member found doing this may have the posts removed/deleted. Posting copyrighted images is against these terms and conditions and will be looked upon as a breech; any images will be removed and your account may be suspended.
Every pilot and staff member at USAFC has the right to be treated with respect and in a polite manner. Any correspondence with staff or other pilots which is deemed to be insulting, rude or generally not polite behavior will result in the persons being contacted by management. The outcome of this is likely to be the suspension or closing of the account in question.
The forums are a place for friendly discussion, debate and making new friends. They are not the place for arguments of any sort. Any persons found to be engaging in arguments on the forum will be referred to the moderation team. The outcome of this is likely to be the suspension or closing of the account in question.
Section 5: Disciplinary Proceedings Policy
USAFC operates by strictly adhering to the policy for conducting our disciplinary proceedings. If the moderation team deem this is a required then they will write to you (via email) explaining the situation. We operate a strict 3 strike policy which will be implemented as follows:
1. In the event of the moderation team deeming your actions are against policy, you will be sent a formal warning to your registered email address.
2. In the event of a 2nd warning being issued you will be suspended from flying and duties and from accessing all site content for 14 days. Not that this is a standard suspension and maybe increased.
3. On the 3rd strike you will be terminated with no warning. And you will not be allowed back
You have the right to appeal any judgment made by the moderation team and this will be considered by the USAFC Senior Management. Note that the USAFC CEO & Vice CEO are the final authority in determining your actions as misconduct and no discussion will be entered into after our final consideration/decision has been made. You may appeal formal warnings and if that appeal is successful, the warning will be retracted. You may appeal dismissal and if that appeal is successful, then your account will be reinstated. If you feel a certain member of staff has acted inappropriately, then you may appeal to the next level up the chain.
In all cases, details or formal warnings and dismissals will be kept indefinitely on our database and the owner of this VA will have the final say regarding all actions and may not be over ruled in any way what-so-ever.
Section 6: Ranking System
Trainee
Pilot in Command
Flight Officer
First Officer
Senior First Officer
Capatin
Senior Captain
Air Transport Pilot
Section 7: Other Terms & Conditions
USAFC reserves the right to change these terms and conditions at any given time without providing prior notice. However, we will inform all users typically via a USAFC Email or on our forums when these terms and conditions change. You may leave USAFC at any given time including if you are not happy with a change to the Terms and Conditions.
USAFC Founder & CO Founder will have the final say regarding all matters arisen and may not be challenged in any way what-so-ever in a legal manor. We will not accept any liability for damage caused to your network system or PC via the use of USAFC or Content provided through our site.
If you have any further questions that have not been covered here, then please contact the CEO or Vice CEO so that the content can be added. All that is left to say is; "Welcome to USAFC and we hope you enjoy your stay here, Welcome Aboard!"
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